Indian History GK Questions and Answers

Indian History GK Questions and Answers

In the Indian History GK section, aspirants can cover many topics related to Indian History such as Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern History, tradition, culture, art, battle, emperor, etc of past. Also, Indian History GK Questions are covered in the maximum amount in various exams like UPSC, SSC, PSC, SBI, and RRB. So, the candidates who want to crack the government exam must pay special attention to the questions on General Knowledge of Indian History.

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Here, I am sharing Indian History GK Questions and Answers related to Medieval History, Ancient History, Modern History and Basic History for learners preparing for upcoming competitive exams like SSC, RRB and other government exams. Practice with Indian History GK Questions and Answers for forthcoming competitive exams. 

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Indian History GK Questions and Answers

  Q :  

Between whom was the battle of Plassey fought?

(A) East India Company and Shah Alam

(B) East India Company and Shujauddaulah

(C) East India Company and Sirajuddaulah

(D) East India Company and Anwaruddin


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who was the Nawab when Dalhousie captured Awadh in 1856?

(A) Naseeruddin Mahmud Shah

(B) Wajid Ali Shah

(C) Shujauddaulah

(D) Alivardi Khan


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The battle of Buxar was fought in the year _______.

(A) 1576

(B) 1526

(C) 1764

(D) 1857


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who betrayed Siraj-ud-daulah in the Battle of Plassey in 1757?

(A) Hyder Ali

(B) Mir Qasim

(C) Mir Jafar

(D) Nawab of Awadh


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Sir Eyre Coote was associated with which of the following?

(A) War of Wandiwash

(B) Adyar war

(C) Ambur war

(D) Siege of Arcot


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Through which of the following did Lord Dalhousie annex Awadh to the British Empire?

(A) Policy of Subsidiary Alliance

(B) State policy

(C) Since there was misadministration in the state

(D) Fighting


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

After whom did the British get political power?

(A) Battle of Plassey

(B) Battle of Panipat

(C) Battle of Buxar

(D) Battle of Wandiwash


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which of the following treaties was signed by Tip Sultan with the British to end the Third Anglo-Mysore War?

(A) Treaty of Mangalore

(B) Treaty of Srirangapatnam

(C) Treaty of Mysore

(D) Treaty of Bidnur


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Where did the black-hole tragedy take place?

(A) Munger

(B) Calcutta

(C) Murshidabad

(D) Dhaka


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

During which Peshwa was the Peshwa system abolished by the British?

(A) Raghunath Rao

(B) Narayan Rao

(C) Madhav Rao II

(D) Baji Rao II


Correct Answer : D

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